of Harrison, AR
June 20, 1941 - November 23, 2023
William Sheldon Buhr, age 82, aka Honey, Daddy, Uncle Bill, Mr. Bill, Pops, and Papa, went home to our Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born on June 20, 1941, the 3rd child of Henry and Maxine (Peyton) Buhr in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in Merrillville, Indiana, and graduated from high school there in 1959.
Bill's unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was evident to all he met. He greeted everyone as a friend and cared deeply for all God's people. He enjoyed life to the fullest following his children and grandchildren to all their different events and cheering them on.
Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rosie, of the home; his children, Patti (Rick) Straub of Berryville, Will (Suzanne) Buhr of Harrison and Veronica (Danny) Colliver of Harrison; his sister, Bonnie Gibson of Portage, Indiana; his grandchildren, Charles Straub, Christopher Buhr, Joshua and Amanda Straub, Angela and Drew Gillham, John and Bingo Colliver, Cole and Mary Armer, Zane Buhr, Cody Buhr and Elijah Buhr and his great-grandchildren, Starla, Jasmine, Fischer, Kennedy and Teddy Straub, Jackson and Mason Gillham, Bennett Armer and a host of other family and friends who will miss his warm smile and generous hugs.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife's parents, Albert and Mary Balas; his brothers, Byron and Ben; his sister, Barbara and his niece, Shelly.
Pallbearers were Charles Straub, Christopher Buhr, Joshua Straub, Drew Gillham, John Colliver, Zane Buhr, Cody Buhr, Elijah Buhr and Cole Armer.
Honorary pallbearers were Fischer and Teddy Straub, Jackson and Mason Gillham, Bennett Armer, and Bryce Flower.
Friends were received on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church, 515 S. Locust, Harrison, AR.
The Memorial Service immediately followed, with Pastor Bob Herring officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be sent to First Lutheran Church for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God.
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Barbara Wagner
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Papa Bill will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. Not at anytime did I/us not feel loved by him. I’m not blood related, but he made me/us feel like family in the “Collie gang”. So did Mama Rosie. Thinking of all the times he/mama Rosie made me a special batch of Rice Krispie treats. I can’t explain how special it made me feel. Thank you Papa Bill for unconditionally loving me/us. And thank you family for including me/us too. Love and hugs to each one of you, especially you, Mama Rosie.
Nell Bonds
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss and send sincerest condolences to Patti, Will, Suzanne and all of your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lynn O'Neal
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
My deepest condolences go out to you, Rosie, Veronica, and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God be with your family during this devistating time, and always. May he bring strength, courage, and peace to you, as you go through this grieving process, and somehow see you through. It has been many years since I've seen either of you but that doesn't mean that your not in my heart, and in my prayers, you are! As my brother, Nelson, whenever he heard an ambulance, police, fire truck, or helicopter would say "God Be With" and I'm sure if he were still here today, he would want a special "God Be With", sent your way. You were "Always" that special, to him! So please know that not only are you in my thoughts, and prayers but also in my mom's, as well. It breaks my heart to hear of his passing! I am truly sorry. So, if you don't mind, please let me reiterate the "God Be With" you part, because I know that he'd want you to know. This is how much he cared, for you !!!
Bob and Susan stills
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
So sorry for your loss.Mr Buhr was a very nice man. I always enjoyed talking to him when he would bring laundry by work at FedEx. He sure had a wonderful family I worked for many years with Veronica and Patti and I know they loved their Dad very much and he loved them as much. You all are in my prayers.